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BOLD WP1: Capacity development and knowledge exchange with national genebanks

Grant No

BOLD WP1: IRRI exchange with national genebanks

Project Description

The project collaborates with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to support the BOLD project WP1 in securing crop diversity for long-term agricultural resilience by providing capacity building to countries in Vietnam, Laos, Pakistan, Bhutan, Tanzania, and Uganda. It promotes staff exchanges between national and international genebanks to improve crop conservation through knowledge sharing, training, and technical support.

Institute Name

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

Institute Country

Philippines

List of Countries

Vietnam
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Pakistan
Bhutan
Tanzania, United Republic of
Uganda

Program Name

BOLD

Donor

Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)

Start Date

18th of June 2024

End Date

31st of December 2024

Status

On-Going